Rayan Cherki wears Hugo Ekitike shirt during FA Cup tie

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Today’s FA Cup tie between Liverpool and Manchester City contained many talking points. Image Credits: Imago Images Liverpool exited the FA Cup to Manchester City this afternoon.

Arne Slot’s hopes of reigniting Liverpool’s season were damaged as they were outplayed at the Etihad Stadium. Mohamed Salah’s farewell tour got off to the worst start as the Egyptian took to the field for the first time following his announcement that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.

To provide context, Virgil van Dijk’s concession of a penalty today was his fourth of the season, which is as many as he has conceded in his first eight years with Liverpool. The Manchester City player has just been substituted at the same time as Hugo Ekitike and it appeared the player chose that to be the perfect time to put on the Liverpool striker’s shirt whilst sat on the bench.